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2020 2021 Celebrating Our 60th Season - Your Community Theatre Since 1961! - Charlotte Players
2020 - 2021
Celebrating Our 60th Season

            CHARLOTTE

        Your Community
         Theatre Since
             1961!
2020 2021 Celebrating Our 60th Season - Your Community Theatre Since 1961! - Charlotte Players
STAGE
                            PRODUCTIONS
         Located in the Charlotte Players Community Theater Center at
                    1182 Market Circle, Murdock, FL 33953
          All shows are at 7:30pm except Sat and Sun matinees at 2pm

Sept 11-20, 2020
    An ingenious “whodunit” mystery and
      cheeky comedy with a very dramatic
 outlook on love and passion. This classic
      French farce has plenty of surprises
   throughout the show that will keep you
                 guessing to the very end.

                                        Oct 9-18, 2020
                                        Sam has been the mayor for the past 20 years.
                                        When an embarrassing video of him is leaked,
                                        his seat in office is threatened. The last person
                                        he ever expected to run against him puts her
                                        name on the ballot: his wife Sophia. This fast-
                                        paced political comedy brings new meaning to
                                        the phrase “family politics.”

Nov 6-15, 2020
       In this comedy with a heart, a
   deceased Mom must take care of
  unfinished business on Earth, as a
 ghost, before she can enter heaven.
 Secrets are peeled away revealing a
  shocking truth that surprises even
                          our ghost.
2020 2021 Celebrating Our 60th Season - Your Community Theatre Since 1961! - Charlotte Players
Jan 7-17, 2021
                                  A comic look at one of our country’s most
                                  beloved voices who captured the frustrations
                                  of her generation by asking, “If life is a bowl of
                                  cherries, what am I doing in the pits?” Discover
                                  the story behind America’s beloved humorist
                                  who championed women’s lives with wit that
                                  sprang from the most unexpected place of all –
                                  the truth.

                                               Feb 5-21, 2021

      Written with Valentine’s Day in mind,
   this is the story of a wedding band that
      travels over five generations and the
    visceral effect it has on those couples
        who come to possess it. The ring is
   first presented to an Irish immigrant at
    the turn of the nineteenth century and
 comes full circle in the end where it finds
    its way to an engaged couple in 2007.

Mar 11-28, 2021
                                         This Neil Simon classic delightfully recalls
                                         the last time the Hines family gathered in
                                         the summer of 1953 in the Poconos. Burt
                                         Hines is convalescing from a second heart
                                         attack and eagerly awaits the arrival of
                                         the ex-wife he still loves. Daughter Josie
                                         has just broken her engagement. Clemma,
                                         the black housekeeper at the center of
                                         the action casts an astute eye on the
                                         complications while faced with her own
                                         unresolved past.
2020 2021 Celebrating Our 60th Season - Your Community Theatre Since 1961! - Charlotte Players
Apr 15-25, 2021
                                         The Turtle Beach Hotel is going through
                                         hard times, so the husband-and-wife
                                         owners have it on the market. When
                                         they hear that a prospective New York
                                         buyer has flown to nearby Miami and is
                                         coming to inspect the hotel, they hurriedly
                                         put together a plan to make the place
                                         seem busier than it is. Their staff will
                                         masquerade as paying guests, giving the
                                         impression that the hotel is overflowing
                                         with loyal customers and vacationers.
                                         Nothing, of course, goes according to plan,
                                         in this hilarious farce.

   May 14-23, 2021
A modern Cinderella story set in Greenwich
          Village, reminiscent of the classic
 screwball comedies of the 1930s, but with
     a twist. Shy and eccentric Christopher
   helps an elderly millionaire who faints in
 the street. Touched by his generous spirit,
  he becomes his benefactor, and arranges
for him to meet his Prince Charming. When
    Christopher inherits half of his millions,
and the family threatens to contest the will,
        the old man’s ghost returns to help.

                                                 SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT!

                                         July 17-26, 2020
                                         Two difficult single people, Phyllis and
                                         Bradley, get their luggage mixed up at
                                         the airport. After a disagreeable first
                                         encounter, they form a friendship that
                                         eventually leads to the two discovering
                                         they are perfect for each other.
2020 2021 Celebrating Our 60th Season - Your Community Theatre Since 1961! - Charlotte Players
SPECIAL
                                           EVENTS
                                  Dec 2-6, 2020
                                  7:30pm & 2pm Tickets $22
                                  In this hilarious holiday classic, a couple
                                  struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant
                                  is faced with casting the most awful kids ever.
                                  You won’t believe the mayhem when the kids
                                  collide with the Christmas story head on! This
                                  delightful comedy is adapted from the best-
                                  selling Young Adult book. It features plenty of
                                  great roles for children and adults, a few favorite
                                  Christmas Carols, and a lot of laughs!

               Dec 31, 2020
                6:30pm & 9pm Tickets $25
Come toast the New Year with champagne while
   enjoying wonderful singers in this 90 minute
     program. Accompanied by Music Director/
  Pianist Ken Crisp and a drummer, this concert
  has something for everyone... something old,
 something new, something country, something
           pop, something Broadway and more!

                                 Feb 28, 2021
                                 2pm Tickets $22
                                 “Ireland’s Piano Man”, possesses a certain magical
                                 quality that transcends talent and comes from
                                 deep within a great entertainer. This native of
                                 County Cork has a following of loyal admirers and
                                 friends and continues to make new friends with
                                 each appearance.
2020 2021 Celebrating Our 60th Season - Your Community Theatre Since 1961! - Charlotte Players
SPECIAL                                  Charlotte Performing Arts Center
                                                    701 Carmalita St

EVENTS
                                                  Punta Gorda, FL 33950

                                        7:30pm Individual ticket prices shown

               Jan 23, 2021
                            Tickets $34 / $39
      Ted Vigil performs nationwide selling out
   theatres and has played twice now for John
 Denver’s own “Windstar Foundation” in Aspen,
  CO. Ted also performed with Steve Wiesberg,
    John Denver’s lead guitar player from 2010
  to 2014. Ted was awarded the Rising Legend
     Award by the National Traditional Country
     Music Association. He has won numerous
      competitions and awards for his uncanny
resemblance to the great John Denver. Ted will
           take you home on that country road!

                                           Feb 1 & 2, 2021
                                           Tickets $34 / $39
                                            Back by popular demand, The
                                            Edwards Twins, direct from Las Vegas!
                                            Remember all the wonderful variety
                                            shows we all grew up on in the 70’s
                                            & 80’s? Now is your chance to see
                                            them live and re-created by Las Vegas’
                                            number one impersonators of all time.
                                            All your favorite legendary Superstars
                                            come alive in an evening with “The
                                            Stars”. The NBC Today show says “it’s
                                            one of the most extraordinary shows
    we have ever seen.” Sonny & Cher, Billy Joel, Neil Diamond, Bette Midler,
    Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Tom Jones, and many many more. All live
    vocals. USA TODAY and THE BOSTON GLOBE raves “A Must See Show”.
2020 2021 Celebrating Our 60th Season - Your Community Theatre Since 1961! - Charlotte Players
Feb 8, 2021
                                           Tickets $44 / $49
                                          Never have two artists captured the very
                                          essence and chemistry of the celebrities
                                          they perform as have Tom Stevens
                                          and Tony Lewis. These two incredible
                                          performers have each had success on
                                          their own. Tony Lewis has created a
                                          name for himself as the quintessential
                                          Jerry Lewis tribute artist. His one man
                                          show has sold out countless venues and
                                          has earned him the respect as one of
                                          Australia’s best entertainers.
Since his first appearance at the Dean Martin Festival in 1998. Tom Stevens has
earned his title as “The Best Dean Martin Tribute Artist.” Dean Martin’s daughter
Deana has said “I have never seen anybody look and sound more like my Dad.”
This undeniably one-of-a-kind show, which includes a 7 piece orchestra, will make
you feel as if Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis are still performing together.

         Mar 4, 2021
                    Tickets $44 / $49
TROUBADORS provides an enchanting
      evening celebrating the music of
     Carole King and James Taylor. The
        music is brought to you by two
      bands performing together for an
       unforgettable performance. The
     band, Home Again is comprised of
professional musicians who have been
    working together for over 30 years,
  preserving Carole King’s legacy. The
   band includes Deb De Lucca (Carole
   King) on piano and lead vocals. Sam
    Hyman (James Taylor) has an uncanny resemblance to James and his
  astonishing capture of Taylor’s vocal and guitar styles leaves audiences
             feeling like they have just seen and heard the legend himself.
2020 2021 Celebrating Our 60th Season - Your Community Theatre Since 1961! - Charlotte Players
Mar 22, 2021
                Tickets $37 / $42
   Late Nite Catechism in Sister’s
 Easter Catechism. Celebrate the
 Easter season with Sister as she
answers time worn questions like
   “Why isn’t Easter the same day
 every year?” and “Will my bunny
 go to heaven?” Part pageant and
wHOLY hysterical, this latest Late
   Nite Catechism show unearths
     the origins of Easter bunnies, Easter eggs, Easter bonnets, Easter baskets, and
  of course those yummy Easter Peeps. Classroom participation is a must, so don’t
            forget to wear your Easter bonnet and join Sister for this seasonal treat!

                                        Apr 3, 2021
                                       Tickets $44 / $49

                                         Rob Caudill has a
                                         naturally raspy voice
                                         that sounds just like
                                         the legendary Stewart.
                                         His range easily nails
                                         every high note from
                                         Stewart’s younger
                                         days. This singer
                                         has carved a career
                                         “recreating” Rod
                                         Stewart on stage.
From kicking out soccer balls to spinning mic stands, to
belting out all of Rod’s greatest hits. Caudill’s high energy
show is a must see event for people of all ages.
Performing with his 5 piece band including Katja
Rieckermann, Stewart’s former sax player for 14 years.

                         Charlotte Performing Arts Center
                      701 Carmalita St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
2020 2021 Celebrating Our 60th Season - Your Community Theatre Since 1961! - Charlotte Players
Friday, Sept 11, 2020
6:00pm Tickets $85 / Show Only $30
Don’t miss our 8th annual Comedy For
A Cause. It’s the funniest, fundraiser
around. Enjoy a delicious dinner while local
business celebs entertain with side-                                                     2019 Cast
splitting improvisational antics. The
Silent Auction, prize drawings, and
character photo spots will round
out your evening.
      Charlotte Harbor Event &
         Conference Center
            75 Taylor St
       Punta Gorda, FL 33950

                         December 1, 2020

 Sundays, Nov 22, 2020, Jan 31, Mar 7, 2021
                                                                        During his 90-minute
                                                                        performance, Bill
                                                                        Gladwell will seemingly
                                                                        pull thoughts directly
                                                                        from your mind, predict
                                                                        what you’ll say before
                                                                        it comes out of your
                                                                        mouth, and read you like
        2pm Tickets $22                                                 an open book.

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Charlotte Players reserves the right to substitute alternate shows and to change dates and times based
on availability. ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS. Exchanges must be made 48 hours prior to curtain.
2020 2021 Celebrating Our 60th Season - Your Community Theatre Since 1961! - Charlotte Players
Preferred Seating

  To assure seating preferences, subscription renewals must be received by Friday, May 8, 2020.
    Patrons wishing to be seated together must send the orders in the same envelope.
                                  Tickets mailed August 1, 2020.
 Single ticket sales will be open to the public starting on Monday, May 11, 2020.
Visit our website at charlotteplayers.org or call 941-255-1022 for more information!
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SUBSCRIPTION FORM                                                                                       q Renewal q New
  PLAYERS Series Packages                                                 Series C: Pick Four Langdon Shows
  Series A: All Eight Shows                                               Series D: All Three Langdon Special Events
  Series B: Flex* (All Eight Shows)                                       Series E: All Six CPAC Special Events
*Flex Ticket vouchers will be sent for you to redeem at our box office for the date of your choice. Vouchers must be
redeemed prior to opening night of each production in order to insure adequate seating for your chosen performance.
     Seating is Reserved for All Shows • Box Office: 1182 Market Cir • Port Charlotte, FL • 941-255-1022
   QTY		                                                     PRICE            AMOUNT             Please Circle Preferred Performance
  SERIES PACKAGES                                                                                LANGDON                Evening: 7:30 pm
  _____ Series A**                                            $160 $________                     Saturday: 2:00 pm • Sunday: 2:00 pm
  _____ Series B**                                            $164 $________                     A Shot in the Dark
  _____ Proposals discount**                                   -$20 $________                    Sept. 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20
   **Patrons may deduct $20 per ticket from Series A or B if they have already seen Proposals.   Running Mates
  _____ Series C                                      $ 84 $________                             Oct. 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18
  _____ Series D                                      $ 63 $________                             Mom’s Gift
  _____ Series E                               $218 / $248 $________                             Nov. 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15
  LANGDON SPECIAL EVENTS                                                                         Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End Jan. 7,
  _____ Best Christmas Pageant                                  $22 $________                    8, 9, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 16, 17
  _____ New Year’s Eve Cabaret                                  $25 $________                    With This Ring Feb. 5, 6, 7, 10, 11,
                                                                                                 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 20, 21
  _____ Cahal Dunne                                             $22 $________
                                                                                                 Proposals 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18,
  CPAC SPECIAL EVENTS (Preferred seating cost in bold)
                                                                                                 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 27, 28
  _____       Ted Vigil (John Denver) $34                       $39        $________
                                                                                                 Hotbed Hotel Apr. 15, 16, 17, 18,
  _____       Edwards Twins           $34                       $39        $________             21, 22, 23, 24, 25
  _____       Martin & Lewis          $44                       $49        $________             You Should Be So Lucky
  _____       Troubadors              $44                       $49        $________             May 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23
  _____       Easter Catechism        $37                       $42        $________
  _____       Rod Stewart Tribute $44                           $49        $________             LANGDON SPECIAL EVENTS
  DINNER SHOW                                                                                    Evening: 7:30 pm (or as noted)
  _____ 8th Comedy For A Cause                                  $85 $________                    Best Christmas Pageant
  _____    (Show Only)                                          $30 $________                                          Dec. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
                                                         3                                       New Year’s Eve Dec. 31 6:30pm or 9pm
              $3.00 Shipping & Handling........... $________
  ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
                                                                                                 Cahal Dunne                    Feb. 28
          Individual / Family      $25/$35 $_________
                                                                                                 CPAC SPECIAL EVENTS
          Business                        $75 $_________
                                                                                                 Ted Vigil (John Denver)     Jan. 23
    Please add my tax-deductible
    contribution to Charlotte Players............ $________                                      Edwards Twins             Feb. 1 & 2
                                                                                                 Martin & Lewis               Feb. 8
              .GRAND TOTAL......................... $________                                    Troubadors (King & Taylor) Mar. 4
                                                                                                 Sister’s Easter Catechism Mar. 22
 Please mail your check with this form to: Charlotte Players Inc                                 Rod Stewart                   Apr. 3
    P.O. Box 494088 • Port Charlotte, FL 33949-4088
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